Locums Gastroenterologist Is Needed in NC

Weatherby Healthcare; North Carolina; On-site; USD 230,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid malpractice insurance

Pre-paid travel and housing

24-hour consultant access

NALTO member

Job summary

Weatherby Healthcare is seeking an inpatient gastroenterologist for locum tenens coverage in North Carolina. The role includes weekday and weekend assignments, with responsibilities for upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG, and sigmoidoscopy.

Call responsiveness is expected within 15–30 minutes, with a 1:4 call ratio. Competitive compensation, paid malpractice insurance, and pre-paid travel and housing are provided.

Qualifications

• Inpatient GI coverage required.
• Upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy required.
• PEG and sigmoidoscopy procedures required.
• Weekday and weekend coverage available as separate assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient gastroenterology call coverage.
• Perform upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy as needed.
• Perform PEG and sigmoidoscopy as part of patient care.
• Respond to calls within 15–30 minutes; call ratio 1:4.
• Assignments include time entry via online portal.

Skills

Inpatient gastroenterology

Endoscopy

Colonoscopy

Call coverage

Job description

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way.

• Mon - Fri, 7 am - 5 pm; weekend call 1x/month -- inpatient
• 10 - 15 patients per shift
• Inpatient gastroenterology call coverage
• Call response time: 15 - 30 minutes; call ratio 1:4
• Upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, PEG, and sigmoidoscopy required
• ERCP and EUS not required
• Weekday and weekend coverage available as separate assignments
• Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
• Assignment details and time entry in online portal
• Competitive compensation
• 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
• Charter member of NALTO